Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Martin, right, lays up a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher watches during the first quarter of Friday's game in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

RECAP: Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio both had double-doubles before the end of the third quarter as Minnesota jumped in front early and buried an Oklahoma City team that won 60 games last season.

The first half was all Minnesota, led by Rubio's exquisite passing and a boatload of turnovers by the Thunder. The Wolves scored 19 points off 13 turnovers and led 59-39. Rubio contributed seven assists, several that brought fans to their feet.

Through three, Love had 24 points and 12 boards while Rubio had 14 points and 10 assists as Minnesota built an 88-60 lead. Corey Brewer, with help from Derrick Williams and Dante Cunningham, limited Kevin Durant to 13 points on 4-for-11 shooting.

MEANING: After an opening overtime win over Orlando, this was the Wolves' first major test. They aced it.

ETC.: Backup center Ronny Turiaf fell hard and suffered a bruised right elbow early in the second quarter. He did not return. ... The Wolves shot 94.7 percent from the line in the first half, hitting 18 of 19.